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Roger Brown
The Windtura 500 is a home wind turbine rated at 500 Watts. That is approximately what a typical home will use, however, this unit can best be used to charge a 12 volt battery. What's good about it? Excellent construction - powder-coated weather-proof steel outer constructionWeighs only 53 poundsCan discretely mount on roof - 3 blades are 35" diameterPrice - approximately $700 What's bad about it? Charges a battery bank onlyMaximum wind 28 mph In-depth discussion: The Windtura 500 is an excellent and quick way to get into making your own energy at home. The unit is small and can be mounted on your roof without fear of damage to your house. When you consider a home wind turbine kit it is wise to first understand the wind on your property. That takes a little time, because you will need to take some data if you are going to do the analysis properly. The best way to understand the wind energy available near your house is to use an anemometer. Anemometers measure and record wind speed and direction. They are many that are hand-held and small enough that you can mount them on a pole and check your wind at various locations on your property. The best place to consider mounting your wind turbine will be at least 30 feet above obstacles that could block wind flow, such as trees and other buildings. That is not always practical though and it can be expensive if you have to invest in a tower in order to get the wind turbine high enough. There is usually some kind of trade off involved where you must compromise wind production somewhat for installation cost. Another factor you must consider is local ordinance and permitting. Many communities prohibit installation of wind turbines partially or altogether through maximum height restrictions. So, it is wise to consult your local city or county zoning authority to make sure it is ok where you want to install your windmill. There may be a permit involved but it won't be prohibitively expensive. You just need to find out what the details of the permitting process require and adjust accordingly. Conclusion: The great thing about the Windtura 500 is its modularity and quick set up. If you do a bit of homework on your local area, you can use the Windtura 500 home wind turbine kit to get in the energy business quickly.
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